Tag: Health
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The Future of Asthma Biologics: What Every Patient (and Parent) Needs to Know
Biologics are transforming asthma treatment by targeting specific inflammatory molecules instead of broadly suppressing the immune system, leading to fewer medications and reduced emergency visits. While expensive, insurance can often cover them with proper navigation. Their benefits include improved lung function and less reliance on daily medications, making asthma management more manageable.
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How Stress Alters Gut Bacteria and Triggers Allergies
49% of Americans experience stress daily. Here’s how stress destroys your gut and its hidden relationship with allergies.
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Why Food Allergy Rates Are Rising—and What It Means for Public Health
Food allergies are skyrocketing. Since 1997, peanut allergies in children have tripled, and food allergies overall have increased by 50%. It’s not just an individual health issue; it’s a $25 billion-a-year problem when you factor in rising emergency room visits, increased medications, lost productivity, and special dietary needs. While advancements in emergency treatment have helped…
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How AI Is Revolutionizing Food Allergy Diagnostics & Healthcare
Imagine a world where diagnosing food allergies is precise, fast, and accessible to everyone. That future isn’t far off thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). With its unmatched ability to process and analyze vast amounts of data in seconds, AI is set to transform how we diagnose and manage food allergies. As a practicing allergist with…
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6 Food Allergy Myths That Could Put You at Risk
Food allergies are often misunderstood, and misinformation can lead to dangerous assumptions. Whether you’re managing allergies yourself or looking out for a loved one, it’s time to separate fact from fiction. As an allergist doctor with over thirty years of experience, here are six of the most common myths about food allergies I see—and the…
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Gut Health and Its Relationship with Allergies
Most people don’t realize their gut plays a major role in managing allergies. Trillions of bacteria in your gut microbiome influence immune responses, potentially making allergies worse—or better. Research is now showing how the balance of these bacteria impacts inflammation and allergic reactions. Understanding this connection is the first step toward taking control of your…
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Breathing Easy: 5 Affordable Ways to Improve Asthma Care in 2024
When it comes to medical treatment, there are often times when technology and research have advanced far beyond what was available decades ago. Asthma treatments are no exception, yet many patients – especially children – continue to be prescribed methods of managing their illness that have been in use for more than 30 years. This…
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How To Stay Informed
Thanks for following along with the diagnosis and treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)–a condition that during my fellowship training in allergy wasn’t even recognized as a cause of abdominal pain. Treatment options for EoE are currently: Corticosteroids–both oral and inhaled Dietary avoidance of known allergic triggers, including but not limited to foods Use of PPIs such as Nexium &…
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A Penny for your Thoughts!
Nickel allergy can result in both cutaneous and systemic manifestations, and can range from mild to severe symptoms. A severe form of this allergy is the Systemic nickel allergy syndrome, clinically characterized by cutaneous manifestations (contact dermatitis, pompholyx, hand dermatitis dyshydrosis, urticaria) with a chronic course and systemic symptoms (headache, asthenia, itching, and gastrointestinal disorders related…
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Have We Lost our CommonSense?
Schools are quite paranoid about giving any medication on their watch. The liability for giving sunscreen when you don’t need it? Zero. This is very similar to the use of epinephrine in a school aged child with food allergy. You certainly don’t want to withhold epi and risk anaphylaxis or death, when the risk of…
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